posted 11/16/2013 9:16:22 PM I would like to know if any information or pictures exist of my grandfather, Andrew Townsend. My grandfather passed away some time ago and I have very fond childhood memories of the stories he told me about the 44th.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Jerremy Townsend

MikeWoldenbergJunior MemberMember # 16

Posts: 918From: University at Buffalo (NY)Registered: 6/1/2004

posted 11/18/2013 6:43:42 PM Hello Jeremy, The Unit Representative tothe Hellcat News may be able to put you in touch with a veteran of the 44th. Please contact Geoff Lackey:

lackeys@charter.net

Also, look to the left for the 2713 divisionphotos. Click on the 44th. Also click on Oral History Videos. Click on Battalion.This sorts the battalions. There are 4 or 544th men giving interviews.

See also Photo Album for pictures in training.

There are short news films and stories aboutthe liberation of Santo Tomas prison camp in Manilla on the web.

Mike Woldenberg

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posted 11/30/2013 3:39:27 PM FOUND ORDER AUTHORIZING HIM TO WEAR GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL dated 10 April 1943.Townsend, Andrew L. Pfc 31344939 CO "B" This is all I have found so far. Harry, 12th Armored Museum